Maxine Smith STEAM Academy vs Peabody Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Tennessee, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Maxine Smith STEAM Academy
Memphis · Public middle · Grades 6–8
439 students
Peabody Elementary
Memphis · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
310 students
| Measure | Maxine Smith STEAM Academy Memphis, Tennessee | Peabody Elementary Memphis, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 94 Top 5% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3 of 307 | #406 of 913 |
| National rank | #92 of 15,369 | #35731 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 439 | 310 |
| Enrollment | 439 | 310 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 84% | 42% |
| city | Memphis | Memphis |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Maxine Smith STEAM Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (93.7 vs 34.3).
- •Maxine Smith STEAM Academy does better on math proficiency (84% vs 42%).
- •Maxine Smith STEAM Academy does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 37%).
- •Maxine Smith STEAM Academy is the larger school with 439 students compared with 310.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Maxine Smith STEAM Academy better than Peabody Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Maxine Smith STEAM Academy ranks higher (93.7 vs 34.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Maxine Smith STEAM Academy and Peabody Elementary?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Memphis and Memphis in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Maxine Smith STEAM Academy: 439. Peabody Elementary: 310. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Maxine Smith STEAM Academy and Peabody Elementary rank in Tennessee?
Maxine Smith STEAM Academy is 3rd of 307 and Peabody Elementary is 406th of 913 among middle schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).